Liabilities / Assets
40th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 40% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 13-5672224
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
40th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
64th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
51st percentile
Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
20th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
67th percentile
Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
10th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$8,396,106
Up $751,883 (+9.8%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$7,645,668
Up $560,636 (+7.9%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$750,438
Up $191,247 (+34%) from 2016
Revenue
Down$2,254,165
Down $733,856 (-25%) from 2016
Expenses
Up$2,180,761
Up $265,333 (+14%) from 2016
Net Income
Down$73,404
Down $999,189 (-93%) from 2016
Committed to finding a cure for myasthenia gravis and closely related disorders, improving treatment options, and providing information and support to people with myasthenia gravis through research, education, community programs and advocacy.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $6,660,890 | $6,949,826 | ▲ $288,936 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $670,709 | $1,179,133 | ▲ $508,424 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $38,000 | $161,500 | ▲ $123,500 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $71,586 | $87,042 | ▲ $15,456 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $203,038 | $18,605 | ▼ $184,433 |
| Total Assets | $7,644,223 | $8,396,106 | ▲ $751,883 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $236,182 | $425,084 | ▲ $188,902 |
| Grants Payable | $319,167 | $325,354 | ▲ $6,187 |
| Deferred Revenue | $3,842 | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | $559,191 | $750,438 | ▲ $191,247 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $3,834,447 | $3,834,447 | → $0 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $1,906,653 | $2,085,220 | ▲ $178,567 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $1,343,932 | $1,726,001 | ▲ $382,069 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $7,085,032 | $7,645,668 | ▲ $560,636 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $7,644,223 | $8,396,106 | ▲ $751,883 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $86,167 | $157,295 | $243,462 |
| Equipment | $875 | $507 | $1,382 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,244,669 | - | ▲ $816,522 | - | $4,846,974 |
| 2016 | $4,098,295 | - | ▲ $368,874 | - | $4,244,669 |
| 2015 | $4,612,685 | - | ▼ $278,447 | - | $4,098,295 |
| 2014 | $4,640,456 | - | ▲ $186,808 | - | $4,612,685 |
| 2013 | $4,128,992 | - | ▲ $711,645 | - | $4,640,456 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Edward T Walsh | Chairperson |
| Susan Klinger | Vice Chair |
| Allan Weiss Md | Director |
| Celia Meyer Rn | Director |
| Charlene Hafer-macko | Director |
| Jeffrey Pilgrim | Director |
| Jennifer Faucett Cote | Director |
| Jurgen Venitz Md Phd | Director |
| Katherine Ruzhansky Md | Director |
| Marilyn Ricci | Director |
| Michael Lifshitz | Director |
| Robert L Ruff Md Phd | Director |
| Steven J Hawco | Director |
| Tommy Santora | Director |
| Nancy Law | Chief Executive |
| Beth Ulbrich | Chief Financial Officer |
| Marcia Lorimer Rn Msn Cpn | Exec Cmtee Officer |
| Suzanne Ruff Phd | Secretary |
| Denise Rossi | Treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellen Company | Program Staffing | 365 LEXINGTON AVE 15TH FLOOR, New York, NY 10017 | $306,304 |
| Ew Group | Fundraising & Awareness | 629 5TH AVE BLDG 3 SUITE 115, Pelham, NY 10017 | $250,000 |
| Nancy Law Consulting LLC | Chief Executive | 46587 INDIAN BRUSH CT, Parker, CO 80138 | $131,000 |
| Mueller & Co LLP | Financial Management | 1707 N RANDALL RD SUITE 200, Elgin, IL 60123 | $115,338 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $1,622,707 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $289,760 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $268,294 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $207,843 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Management | $404,572 | $11,414 | $13,482 | $429,468 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $289,760 | $289,760 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $267,020 | - | - | $267,020 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $230,068 | $16,005 | - | $246,073 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $115,338 | - | $115,338 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $65,936 | - | $65,936 |
| Office Expenses | $7,984 | $30,348 | $12,057 | $50,389 |
| Fees for Services Other | $25,267 | $19,804 | $4,620 | $49,691 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $36,182 | $277 | $385 | $36,844 |
| Travel | $22,436 | $3,679 | $4,635 | $30,750 |
| Information Technology | $13,721 | $131 | $7,791 | $21,643 |
| Insurance | - | $16,881 | - | $16,881 |
| Other Expenses | $5,481 | $9,360 | $4,526 | $5,481 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $1,274 | - | - | $1,274 |
| All Other Expenses | $187,500 | - | $-187,500 | - |
| Total Functional Expenses | $187,500 | $0 | $62,500 | $250,000 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,333,002 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $2,180,761 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,180,760 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $152,242 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $1 |
| Other Expense Adjustments | $1 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Davis Office of Research Sponsored Programs | Davis, CA | 501(c)(3) | Medical Research | $25,000 |
| University of Texas Department of Microbiology and Immunology | Galveston, TX | 501(c)(3) | Medical Research | $25,000 |
| Duke Clinical Research Institute Bryan Research Building | Durham, NC | 501(c)(3) | Medical Research | $22,020 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | 501(c)(3) | Medical Research | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $289,760 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $218,178 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mg Walk | $845,375 | - | $218,178 | - |
| Total Events | $845,375 | - | $218,178 | $-218,178 |
“Robert l ruff and suzanne ruff have a family relationship.”
“The day to day management of the organization has been delegated to a management company. The duties of the management company include but are not limited to planning and executing financial operations and supervising the exempt operations. All of the management company duties are reviewed and monitored by the board. The management company is kellen company in new york, ny.”
“A draft of the form 990 is first reviewed by the chief executive and then provided to the treasurer and finance committee for review and comment. The form 990 is then made available to each member of the board of directors prior to submission to internal revenue service.”
“Board members prepare an annual disclosure statement. Any conflicts of interest that are reported are brought to the attention of the audit committee which reports all significant issues to the board chair and chief executive. Necessary actions are taken to mitigate any conflict of interest situations.”
“Contracts for top management consultants are reviewed and approved by the executive committee using comparability data.”
“A request for public document may be received in person, by phone, by mail or by email. The request would be received by the management company which would forward the request to the chief executive who would respond to the request within two weeks. Form 990 is available to the public via the organization's website.”
“There has been no change in the audit oversight process.”
“To provide medical research to find a cure for myasthenia gravis.”
“The foundation has been determined to be exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code as a publicly supported not-for-profit voluntary health agency, and accordingly, no provision has been made for either federal or state income taxes. In addition, the foundation had been determined by the internal revenue service not to be a private foundation within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the code. The foundation has evaluated its tax positions taken for all open tax years. Currently, the 2014, 2015, and 2016 tax years are open and subject to examination by the internal revenue service; however, the foundation is not currently under audit nor has the foundation been contacted by any of these jurisdictions. Based on the evaluation of the foundation's tax positions, management believes all positions taken would be upheld under an examination; therefore, no provision for the effects of uncertain tax positions has been recorded for the years ended december 31, 2017 and 2016.”
“Direct fundraising event expenses 218,178. Investment management fees -65,936.”
“Direct fundraising event expenses 218,178. Investment management fees -65,936.”
“ROUNDING 1.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 236182 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 425084 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | COMMITTED TO FINDING A CURE FOR MYASTHENIA GRAVIS AND CLOSELY RELATED DISORDERS, IMPROVING TREATMENT OPTIONS, AND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH MYASTHENIA GRAVIS THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY. |
| IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt | 0 | 676146 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | -187500 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 187500 |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | MUELLER & CO LLP |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 8478888600 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1707 N RANDALL RD SUITE 200 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | ELGIN |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | IL |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 60123 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 670709 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1179133 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 4 |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 16005 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 230068 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 246073 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 306304 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 250000 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 131000 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 115338 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 365 LEXINGTON AVE 15TH FLOOR |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 1 | 629 5TH AVE BLDG 3 SUITE 115 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 2 | 46587 INDIAN BRUSH CT |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 3 | 1707 N RANDALL RD SUITE 200 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | NEW YORK |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 1 | PELHAM |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 2 | PARKER |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 3 | ELGIN |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 1 | NY |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 2 | CO |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 3 | IL |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 10017 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 1 | 10017 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 2 | 80138 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 3 | 60123 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | KELLEN COMPANY |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 1 | EW GROUP |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 2 | NANCY LAW CONSULTING LLC |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 3 | MUELLER & CO LLP |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 0 | PROGRAM STAFFING |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 1 | FUNDRAISING & AWARENESS |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 2 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 3 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT |
| IRS990/ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt | 0 | 845375 |
| IRS990/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 1521521 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 268294 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 668157 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 1622707 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | -214115 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 278602 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 73404 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 2180761 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 207843 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 289760 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 2254165 |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 3842 |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 385 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 277 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 36182 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 36844 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | EVALUATING, FUNDING, AND DISSEMINATING CRITICAL RESEARCH: FUNDING OF HIGH IMPACT MG RESEARCH AT PROMINENT UNIVERSITIES AND MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING LEVERAGING FUNDS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION TO BRING NEW SCIENTISTS TO MG RESEARCH THROUGH FELLOWSHIPS, AND FUNDING PILOT GRANTS AIMED AT LEADING TO LARGER STUDIES. MGFA MAINTAINS THE ONLY US MG PATIENT REGISTRY, WHICH HAS BEEN GROWN TO INCLUDE NEARLY 2000 PARTICIPANTS. MGFA SPONSORS AN ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MEETING OF THE AANEM, ATTRACTING AS MANY AS 150 ATTENDEES. MGFA PROVIDES INFORMATION TO MEMBERS ABOUT RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND PROGRESS, AND SENDS E-BLASTS TO MORE THAN 20,000 PEOPLE WHEN THERE IS BREAKING NEWS. |
| IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 871174 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 115338 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 115338 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 13482 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 11414 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 404572 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 429468 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 4620 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 19804 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 25267 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 49691 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 289760 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt | 0 | 289760 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 65936 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 65936 |
| IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 0 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 1 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 2 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 3 | 20.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 4 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 5 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 6 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 7 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 8 | 8.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 9 | 8.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 10 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 11 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 12 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 13 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 14 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 15 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 16 | 40.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 17 | 8.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 18 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 6 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 7 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 8 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 9 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 10 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 11 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 12 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 13 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 14 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 15 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 11 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 12 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 13 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 14 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 15 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 16 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 17 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 18 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | ALLAN WEISS MD |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | CHARLENE HAFER-MACKO |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | DENISE ROSSI |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | EDWARD T WALSH |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 4 | JEFFREY PILGRIM |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | JENNIFER FAUCETT COTE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 6 | JURGEN VENITZ MD PHD |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 7 | ROBERT L RUFF MD PHD |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 8 | STEVEN J HAWCO |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 9 | SUSAN KLINGER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 10 | SUZANNE RUFF PHD |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 11 | TOMMY SANTORA |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 12 | MICHAEL LIFSHITZ |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 13 | MARILYN RICCI |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 14 | CELIA MEYER RN |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 15 | KATHERINE RUZHANSKY MD |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 16 | NANCY LAW |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 17 | BETH ULBRICH |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 18 | MARCIA LORIMER RN MSN CPN |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 11 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 12 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 13 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 14 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 15 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 16 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 17 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 18 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 11 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 12 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 13 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 14 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 15 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 16 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 17 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 18 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | TREASURER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | CHAIRPERSON |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 9 | VICE CHAIR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 10 | SECRETARY |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 11 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 12 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 13 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 14 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 15 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 16 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 17 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 18 | EXEC CMTEE OFFICER |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 1952 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 845375 |
| IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 218178 |
| IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt | 0 | 488694 |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 14 |
| IRS990/GrantAmt | 0 | 268294 |
| IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 319167 |
| IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 325354 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1274 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1274 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 267020 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 267020 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/SecuritiesAmt | 0 | 850000 |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 2833649 |
| IRS990/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt | 0 | 1153 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 13 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 7791 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 131 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 13721 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 21643 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 16881 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 16881 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 179463 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 179463 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 6660890 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 6949826 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 6 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/JointCostsInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt | 0 | 157802 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 71586 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 87042 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 244844 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/SecuritiesAmt | 0 | 361306 |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | COMMITTED TO FINDING A CURE FOR MYASTHENIA GRAVIS AND CLOSELY RELATED DISORDERS, IMPROVING TREATMENT OPTIONS, AND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH MYASTHENIA GRAVIS THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY. |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 7085032 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 7645668 |
| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 488694 |
| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 488694 |
| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | -218178 |
| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | -218178 |
| IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 1153 |
| IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 1153 |
| IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 487232 |
| IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 12057 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 30348 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 7984 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 50389 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | CONTRACTED RESEARCH SER |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | PRINT, EBROCHURES AND P |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | REGISTRATIONS & OTHER |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | LOCAL PROGRAMMING |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 58087 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 1 | 4526 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 7487 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 9360 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 377073 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 97048 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 632 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 3 | 5481 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 377073 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 162622 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 14518 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 5481 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 900099 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc | 0 | OTHER INCOME |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 2910 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 2910 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 2910 |
| IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 3834447 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 3834447 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 38000 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 161500 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 203038 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 18605 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | EDWARD T WALSH |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 900099 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 1 | 900099 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | RESEARCH STUDIES |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | CONFERENCE REGISTRATIO |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 248069 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 30533 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 248069 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 30533 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY: MGFA PROVIDES OVER 20 EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES ON TOPICS IMPORTANT TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH MG, FREE OF CHARGE TO PATIENTS AND THE PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, MGFA PROVIDES MANUALS AND INFORMATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THE MGFA CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, CENTERED ON JUNE AS THE MG AWARENESS MONTH, REACHING OUT TO PEOPLE THROUGH OUR SUPPORT GROUPS, AN AWARENESS TOOLKIT FOR ALL WHO ARE INTERESTED IN RAISING AWARENESS OF MG IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, PRESS RELEASES, POSTERS AND PROMOTION IN SOCIAL MEDIA. THE MG WALK ALSO SERVES AS A VEHICLE TO GROW AWARENESS AND LINK PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN MORE THAN 35 COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE. MGFA MAINTAINS AN EXTENSIVE WEBSITE WITH EDUCATIONAL CONTENT AND NEWS AS WELL AS FACEBOOK PAGE TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION. ANNUALLY, A PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE IS PRODUCED IN VARIOUS LOCALES AROUND THE U.S. WITH A FULL PROGRAM OF SPEAKERS, WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITORS OVER 2 DAYS. THE FOCUS ON MG NEWSLETTER COVERS PATIENT STORIES, ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT GROUP ACTIVITIES, AND RESEARCH UPDATES AND IS SENT TO 25,000 PLUS PEOPLE TWICE A YEAR. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 354900 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT: MGFA PROVIDES MATERIAL, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE MANAGE THE CHALLENGES OF LIVING WITH MYASTHENIA GRAVIS. MGFA IS A UNIFIED ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICE THROUGH CENTRAL MANAGEMENT OF A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 50 COMMUNITY GROUPS NATIONWIDE. MANUALS, TOOLS, ORIENTATION, NETWORKING AND TRAINING SESSIONS FOR GROUP LEADERS ARE FACILITATED BY THE HOME OFFICE. A DATABASE OF MEMBERS IS MAINTAINED, WITH A NEW TOOL IMPLEMENTED TO ALLOW FOR BETTER IDENTIFICATION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A WEB RESOURCE JUST FOR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS. FOUNDATION STAFF RESPOND DAILY TO TELEPHONE AND EMAIL INQUIRIES FOR THOSE SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT MG AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS ARE PROVIDED SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR. MGFA HAS A HIGHLY ENGAGED MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD AND NURSES ADVISORY BOARD, POPULATED BY TOP MG EXPERTS WHO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH REVIEW OF ALL MATERIALS AND INFORMATION OF A MEDICAL NATURE, AND WHO SERVE AS SPEAKERS AND SPOKESPERSONS FOR MGFA AS NEEDED. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 312694 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt | 0 | 30533 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | MGFA REACHES OUT TO THE MG COMMUNITY THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VEHICLES SUCH AS FACEBOOK AND TWITTER WHEN THERE IS BREAKING NEWS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO DEVELOPED TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TO HELP WITH HEALTH INSURANCE DENIALS FOR MG TREATMENTS AND THERAPIES, AND THROUGH AN ADVOCACY COMMITTEE, PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND A GRASSROOTS NETWORK, SUPPORTS LEGISLATION AND ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE MG COMMUNITY. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 137490 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 2671377 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 262500 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 356338 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 1402928 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | -201406 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 161712 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 1072593 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 1915428 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 250000 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 2988021 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 73404 |
No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.
Displayed year
2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.